<br />Brighton’s French midfielder Anthony Knockaert celebrates after scoring their third goa with a handstand

Brighton deservedly moved in front after 18 minutes – courtesy of some naive defending from Mike van der Hoorn.

Murray strode forward on into the left side of the box and slowed down, as though he was waiting for contact. The Dutchman duly obliged by pushing him over – despite the fact the striker was going nowhere.

Ref Mike Dean pointed to the spot and Murray dusted himself off to fire past Lukas Fabianski from 12 yards and net his ninth Premier League goal of the season.

The Seagulls had a goal ruled out when Anthony Knockaert’s attempted cross curled towards goal. Murray, who was offside, attempted to steer the ball in but did not get a touch.